BoatUS Magazine Wins 9 Awards from Boating Writers International

BoatUS Magazine writer Fiona McGlynn's feature, "Where Are All the Young Boaters?" took a first place Boating Writers International award (credit: Fiona McGlynn) Download hi-res photo.

MIAMI, February 27, 2018 – Boating Writers International, the professional association for writers, editors, publishers, photographers and videographers in the recreational boating and fishing industry, bestowed nine awards on BoatUS Magazine staff during a presentation recently held at the group’s annual meeting at the 2018 Miami International Boat Show. The awards, which attracted nearly 300 entries, recognized the best marine writing and videos from 2017 and included cash awards to winners across 17 categories. BoatUS Magazine features and video entries earned first, second and third place awards as well as six merit awards.

Here are the winning entries:

The Business of Boating – First place: “Where Are All the Young Boaters?” by Fiona McGlynn, BoatUS Magazine October/November issue. Said judge Kimberly Koditek: “In ‘Where Are All the Young Boaters?’ the personal connection to the author’s life, its timeliness and relevance to the industry as a whole, truly took on a unique approach in examining this important topic.”

Boating Videos – Second place: “How to Repair Gelcoat” by Mark Corke (BoatUS Video, Nov. 12). Certificates of merit awarded to: “How to Choose a Life Jacket” by Paul Cronin (BoatUS Video, Dec. 15); “How to Back a Boat Trailer” by Rich Armstrong (BoatUS Video, May 2); and “How to Change the Engine Oil in Your Boat” by Charles Fort (BoatUS Video, July 3). All videos can be found at YouTube.com/BoatUS.

BoatUS – Boat Owners Association of The United States – is the nation’s leading advocate for recreational boaters providing government representation, helpful services and money-saving discounts. Its flagship publication, BoatUS Magazine, is the largest circulation recreational marine publication in the US reaching more than half a million members with engaging content that speaks to their passion for recreational boating and experience on the water. Go to BoatUS.com/Magazine for more.